All episodes of Politics Midlands Podcast

Episodes

Published 07/19/22

Telford CSE inquiry, candidates for the Tory leadership race and the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Nigel Huddlestone and Jess Phillips to discuss the contenders vying to become the next leader of the Conservative Party.

Published 07/19/22

Boris Johnson's resignation and the Tory leadership race with Midlands contenders

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Jack Brereton, Matt Western and Helen Morgan to discuss the fallout from Boris Johnson's resignation and who might be the next Conservative Party leader.

Published 07/11/22

MP suspension, police numbers and asylum seekers

Kathryn Stanczyszyn and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Kathryn was joined by MPs Harriett Baldwin and Valerie Vaz.

Published 07/04/22

Rail strikes, airport chief pay rise, clean air zone and by-elections reaction

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MP Preet Gill and council leader Abi Brown.

Published 06/26/22

Pay and inflation, Rwanda asylum policy and public money bail-outs.

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Mark Pawsey and Zarah Sultana to discuss pay and inflation, the Rwanda asylum policy and public money bail-outs.

Published 06/20/22

Birmingham's 'godawful' jibe, Johnson confidence vote and petrol prices

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MP Shabana Mahmood and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street.

Published 06/13/22

Partygate report reaction and energy bills support

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Mark Garnier and Taiwo Owatemi.

Published 05/30/22

Rising inflation, the lack of parish councillors and sexism in politics

Michael Collie and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Michael is joined by Dudley South MP Mike Wood, Birmingham City Council leader, Councillor Ian Ward, and Shropshire Council leader, Councillor Lezley Picton.

Published 05/23/22

Cabinet meets in Stoke-on-Trent, building new homes and high street art

Mary Rhodes and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Mary's joined by MPs Craig Tracey and Matt Western.

Published 05/16/22

What did this week's local elections tell us about how voters are feeling?

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Jo Gideon and Preet Gill.

Published 05/08/22

Local elections countdown and MPs' behaviour

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Shaun Bailey, Steve McCabe and Helen Morgan.

Published 05/02/22

Partygate and the countdown to local elections for 15 councils

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth was joined by MPs Stuart Anderson and Paulette Hamilton, and Councillor Ellie Chowns.

Published 04/25/22

Shropshire maternity scandal and cost of living crisis

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by Conservative MP for Ludlow Philip Dunne, Labour leader of Telford & Wrekin Council Shaun Davies and Lib Dem MP for North Shropshire Helen Morgan.

Published 04/03/22

Chancellor's Spring Statement, Coventry bins dispute and Walsall housing row

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by Walsall MPs Eddie Hughes and Valerie Vaz.

Published 03/28/22

Cost of living, homes for Ukraine and Covid two years on

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Suzanne Webb and Khalid Mahmood.

Published 03/20/22

Cost of living, Ukrainian refugee support and Covid numbers climbing

David Gregory-Kumar and guests reflect on the major West Midlands political stories. David is joined by MPs Jonathan Gullis and Preet Gill.

Published 03/14/22

Erdington by-election, spiking, pay rise for MPs and Sir Gavin

Mary Rhodes and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Mary is joined by MPs Harriett Baldwin and Paulette Hamilton, and West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster.

Published 03/06/22

Support for Ukraine, Erdington by-election and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes report

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Rachel Maclean and Pat McFadden.

Published 02/28/22

Coventry bin strike, cost of living and Birmingham Erdington by-election

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Jack Brereton and Steve McCabe.

Published 02/14/22

PM under pressure from Tory MPs, and 'levelling up' plans unveiled

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Jane Stevenson and Matt Western.

Published 02/07/22

NHS waiting lists, Coventry bin strike and what support is there for PM?

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Gary Sambrook and Taiwo Owatemi.

Published 01/30/22

Pressure on PM, jab uptake and Plan B

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by Philip Dunne MP and Councillor Sharon Thompson.

Published 01/24/22

Downing Street party pressure on PM, and tributes to Birmingham MP Jack Dromey

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Jess Phillips and Mark Garnier.

Published 01/16/22

Shock Liberal Democrat by-election win and Omicron surge

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Karen Bradley, Steve McCabe and Helen Morgan.

Published 12/19/21